How far is Elk Grove, IL from Homewood, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Homewood, IL is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.16 mi
54.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.16 mi
Kilometers
54.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Homewood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hodgkins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elk Grove
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Homewood
19.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Homewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Homewood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood

    1168 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1676 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway

    1387 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    562 ft · 20 sec · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2535 ft · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 183rd Street

    20 m · 2 sec · 183rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 183rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Homewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
25.7 mi · 66%
York Road
4.28 mi · 11%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
1.76 mi · 5%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 3%
South Elmhurst Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 28m from Elk Grove
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Homewood?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Elk Grove and 19.6 miles from Homewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hodgkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hodgkins.

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

5 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.98 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Homewood

#2 Homewood

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,475
Coordinates41.5572600, -87.6656000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Homewood (-87.6656, 41.55726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.88
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.44 $12.88
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.30 $14.61
Premium $5.84 $8.06 $16.11
Diesel $6.57 $9.07 $18.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Homewood. The current time is 14:34:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.